Scholarships in Malaysia
Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
Coverage:
- Tuition Fees
- Living Expenses
- Airfare
- Accommodation
- Medical Insurance
- Miscellaneous
Eligibility Criteria:
- Academic Excellence: Minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent.
- Language Proficiency: IELTS score of 6.0 or TOEFL score of 90
- Age Limit: Generally between 18 to 35 years old.
Application Period:
- Opening Date: January each year.
- Closing Date: March each year.
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP)
Coverage:
- Tuition Fees
- Living Allowance.
- Travel Expenses
- Health Insurance
- Research Costs
Eligibility Criteria:
- Citizenship: Must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.
- Academic Excellence: A minimum CGPA of 3.5/4.0.
- Degree Requirements: Relevant undergraduate degree for master’s, and master’s degree for doctoral studies.
- Language Proficiency:
IELTS: Minimum band of 6.5.
TOEFL: Minimum score of 90
Application Period:
- Opening Date: September each year.
- Closing Date: November each year.
Public Service Department (Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam – JPA) Scholarship
Coverage:
- Tuition Fees
- Living Allowance
- Airfare
- Accommodation
- Medical Insurance
Eligibility Criteria:
- Academic Excellence: Minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0.
- Degree Relevance: Degree must align with the chosen course of study.
Language Proficiency:
IELTS: Minimum 6.0.
TOEFL: Minimum 90
Application Period:
- Opening Date: Varies; typically in the first quarter of the year.
ASEAN Scholarships
Coverage:
- Tuition Fees
- Living Allowance
- Airfare
- Health Insurance
- Miscellaneous
Eligibility Criteria:
- Citizenship: Must be a citizen of an ASEAN member country
- Academic Excellence: Minimum CGPA of 3.5/4.0.
Language Proficiency:
IELTS: Minimum 6.0
TOEFL: Minimum 80
Application Period:
- Opening Date: January
- Closing Date: March or April
Additional Tips:
- Official Websites: Always refer to the official scholarship or university websites for the most accurate and updated information.
- Application Deadlines: Mark the deadlines well in advance and ensure all documents are prepared ahead of time.
- Document Preparation: Ensure all documents are certified and meet the specific requirements outlined by the scholarship providers.
- Language Proficiency: Prepare for and achieve the required scores in English proficiency tests like IELTS or TOEFL.
- Personal Statements: Craft compelling statements that highlight your academic achievements, career goals, and reasons for choosing Malaysia.